Oahu Weather Forecast for February 18, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for February 18, 2026

A breezy to windy trade wind pattern will persist through at least Wednesday, then gradually wane through the rest of the week. Moisture embedded in the...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for February 18, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for February 18, 2026

Surf will hold relatively steady along east facing shores during the next couple of days, and as a result the High Surf Advisory has been extended through 6...

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Oahu News:

Workers have begun to dismantle Aloha Stadium in Halawa, marking the end of an era for the iconic venue. Meanwhile, the 'Incredibly Frustrating': Affordable Oahu rentals sit empty for 10 months, as city council members scrutinize incentives for low-rise apartment development. The Honolulu City Council is also set to consider planning for Skyline rail extension to UH Manoa, a move that could reshape transit access for students and residents. In public safety news, police are searching for masked gunmen involved in a Kapolei shooting and an armed carjacking, heightening community concern. A tragic early morning fire destroyed a home in Diamond Head, while on a lighter note, a local bar is hosting a Bruno Mars look-alike contest, inviting fans to channel the Grammy-winning star. Lastly, Hawaiian Electric remains on Public Safety Power Shutoff watch amid a wind advisory through Wednesday evening, monitoring wildfire risks across the island.

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Deadline nears to apply for Fukunaga Scholarship — for Hawaiʻi students pursuing degrees in business or related fields

The Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship through Feb. 23, 2026. In its 76th year, the Foundation continues its commitment to supporting Hawaiʻi students who plan to pursue degrees in business or related fields.

County updating Tow and Scrap vehicle disposal program

Effective immediately, the County of Maui’s free Tow and Scrap vehicle recycling program will no longer accept hybrid or electric vehicles, according to the County Department of Environmental Management Environmental Protection & Sustainability Divison.

Inaugural Pa‘ūpili – Lahaina 3rd Saturdays launches Feb. 21, 2026

The Maui Economic Recovery Committee (Maui ERC) – Healing Journey Team is honored to announce the launch of Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturdays, a monthly community healing gathering taking place in Lahaina Town. The first event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the Lahaina United Methodist Church, marking the beginning of an ongoing series dedicated to healing, connection, and resilience for Lahaina residents impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.

Maui and Hawaiʻi Island urged to prepare for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs

With a wind advisory in effect through 6 p.m., Hawaiian Electric will continue to closely monitor weather conditions throughout the night. High wind gusts and low humidity may lead to increased risk for wildfires, particularly in West Maui and in the North and South Kohala areas of Hawaiʻi Island, and may require a Public Safety Power Shutoff within the next 12 to 24 hours.

Maui Weather Forecast for February 18, 2026

A breezy to windy trade wind pattern will persist through at least Wednesday, then gradually wane through the rest of the week. Moisture embedded in the...

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State seeks applicants for vacancy on Campaign Spending Commission

Those interested in serving in the vacant commission seat should submit an application along with a résumé and three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity no later than March 13.

University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona

The study reveals the origin and evolution of turbulence in the corona, a process long linked to coronal heating and the acceleration of the solar wind.

UPDATE: High surf advisory remains in place for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi

Strong trade winds continue to cause rough ocean conditions and advisory level surf of 8 to 12 feet, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities along eastern shorelines dangerous.

Failed development on Kauaʻi’s south shore leads to bankruptcy auction of 25-acre property

The planned $227 million resort called The Ohia, with an 84-room boutique hotel, a spa and 115 residential units, never broke ground.

Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended

The new deadline is March 13. Applications were originally due Feb. 13 for the two seats, which each is for 4-year terms from July 1 through June 30, 2030.

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Hilo man facing charges after police connect him to 3 separate car break-in cases

A search warrant was executed on the suspect's vehicle, where nearly $800 worth of stolen property and meth were recovered.

Hawaiʻi County to conduct evacuation drill for the Hulu Street emergency route on Saturday

Waikōloa Village residents are encouraged to contribute to a safety-enhancing traffic study and participate in the Hulu Street evacuation drill from 9 to 11 a.m this Saturday.

REMINDER: Final two Mauna Kea community workshops slated this week

Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority encourages broad community participation in these final sessions in Kaʻū and Kona to ensure the future stewardship of Mauna Kea reflects shared values, knowledge and responsibilities.

UPDATE: National Weather Service again extends high surf advisory for east-facing shores

Strong trade winds continue to cause rough ocean conditions and advisory level surf of 8 to 12 feet, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities along eastern shorelines of the Big Island dangerous.

Niu Festival: A ho‘opono event coming to downtown Hilo this weekend

Free, full-day communitywide cultural and educational gathering centered on the coconut — often referred to as the 'tree of life' — slated for Sunday (Feb. 22) at Palace Theater